Company starts “timeshare” for pets

Um . . . well . . . OK. Why not?
By CONNIE BLOOM
McCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE

Delaware company Flexpetz has introduced its Flexible Dog Ownership program in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Now, the company says, people can time-share a pooch, a small dog for a pocketbook shopping trip or a luxurious Afghan hound for an afternoon at the park.

“Our members realize that their busy work, family or travel schedules make full-time ownership unfair to a dog,” said Marlena Cervantes, company president and innovator. “A Flexpetz membership enables them to become part of each Flexpetz dog’s extended family.” [more]

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